King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

KJVu: 1 Since many have taken in hand to set in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Notes: "Forasmuch" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1895 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "inasmuch. -|- From epeide and per; since indeed (of cause) — forasmuch."

KJV:   2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word ;

KJVu: 2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word delivered them to us,

KJV:   3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

KJVu: 3 it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus,

KJV:   4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

KJVu: 4 that you might know the certainty of those things, in which you were instructed.

KJV:   5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia : and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

KJVu: 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly class of Abia ; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

Notes: "Course" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2183 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "the class or course itself of priests who for a week at a time performed the duties of the priestly office (German Wöchnerzunft): 1 Chronicles 23:6; 1 Chronicles 28:13, etc.; 1 Esdr. 1:2, 15; so twice in the N. T.: Luke 1:5, 8."

KJV:   6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

KJVu: 6 They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

KJV:   7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

KJVu: 7 But they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well advanced in years.

Notes: "Stricken" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4260 with a Strong’s definition of "advance -|- From pro and the base of basis; to walk forward, i.e. Advance (literally, or in years) — + be of a great age, go farther (on), be well stricken."

KJV:   8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

KJVu: 8 Now it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his priestly class,

KJV:   9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

KJVu: 9 according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

KJV:   10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

KJVu: 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the time of incense.

KJV:   11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

KJVu: 11 There appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

KJV:   12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

KJVu: 12 When Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

KJV:   13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias : for thy prayer is heard ; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

KJVu: 13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afaid, Zacharias ; for your prayer has been heard ; and your wife Elisabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall name him John.

KJV:   14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness ; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

KJVu: 14 And you shall have joy and gladness , and many shall rejoice at his birth.

KJV:   15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink ; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

KJVu: 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink , and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

KJV:   16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

KJVu: 16 And many of the children of Israel he shall turn to the Lord their God.

KJV:   17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just ; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

KJVu: 17 He shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just , to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. "

KJV:   18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

KJVu: 18 Then Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years. "

Notes:

KJV:   19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God ; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

KJVu: 19 And the angel answering said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God , and I was sent to speak to you, and to show you these glad tidings.

KJV:   20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

KJVu: 20 So, behold, you shall be mute, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall happen, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled at their appointed time."

Notes: "Season" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2540 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "appointed time -|- Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time — X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare chronos. ."

KJV:   21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

KJVu: 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and were amazed that he was delayed so long in the temple.

KJV:   22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them : and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple : for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

KJVu: 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them ; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple , for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless.

KJV:   23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

KJVu: 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his own house.

Notes:

KJV:   24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

KJVu: 24 After those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

KJV:   25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

KJVu: 25 "Thus has the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. "

KJV:   26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

KJVu: 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

KJV:   27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

KJVu: 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

KJV:   28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

KJVu: 28 The angel came in to her, and said, "Rejoice, you who are highly favored, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. "

KJV:   29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

KJVu: 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at what he said, and considered in her mind what manner of greeting this could be.

KJV:   30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary : for thou hast found favour with God.

KJVu: 30 And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary , for you have found favor with God.

KJV:   31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

KJVu: 31 And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS.

KJV:   32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest : and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David :

KJVu: 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest ; and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David .

KJV:   33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

KJVu: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. "

KJV:   34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

KJVu: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I have not known a man?"

Notes: "Seeing" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1893 with a Strong’s definition of "because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when ."

KJV:   35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

KJVu: 35 The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you; therefore also the holy one who shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God.

Notes: "Thing" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G40 with a Strong’s definition of "(most) holy (one, thing), saint."

KJV:   36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age : and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

KJVu: 36 And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, has also conceived a son in her old age , and this is the sixth month for her, who was called barren.

KJV:   37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

KJVu: 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. "

KJV:   38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

KJVu: 38 Mary said, "Behold the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. " And the angel departed from her.

KJV:   39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda ;

KJVu: 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Juda ,

KJV:   40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

KJVu: 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elisabeth.

KJV:   40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

KJVu: 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elisabeth.

KJV:   41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost :

KJVu: 41 It came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost .

KJV:   42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb .

KJVu: 42 And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb !

KJV:   43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

KJVu: 43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

KJV:   44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

KJVu: 44 For, behold, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

KJV:   44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

KJVu: 44 For, behold, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

KJV:   45 And blessed is she that believed : for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

KJVu: 45 Blessed is she who believed , for there shall be a fulfilment of those things which were told her from the Lord. "

Notes: "Performance" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5050 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "a. fulfilment, accomplishment; the event which verifies a promise (see τελειόω, 4): Luke 1:45."

KJV:   46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

KJVu: 46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,

KJV:   47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

KJVu: 47 and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

KJV:   48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden : for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

KJVu: 48 For he has looked on the lowness of his handmaiden ; for, behold, hereafter all generations shall call me blessed.

Notes:

KJV:   49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

KJVu: 49 For he who is mighty has done great things to me; and holy is his name.

KJV:   50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

KJVu: 50 And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation.

KJV:   51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

KJVu: 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

KJV:   52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

KJVu: 52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly.

Notes:

KJV:   53 He hath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

KJVu: 53 He has filled the hungry with good things , and the rich he has sent away empty.

KJV:   54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy ;

KJVu: 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy ,

Notes: "Holpen" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G482 with a Strong’s definition of "help, partaker, support."

KJV:   55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

KJVu: 55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his children forever."

KJV:   56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

KJVu: 56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

KJV:   57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

KJVu: 57 Now Elisabeth’s time came that she should give birth, and she brought forth a son.

KJV:   58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her ; and they rejoiced with her.

KJVu: 58 Her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shown great mercy to her , and they rejoiced with her.

KJV:   59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

KJVu: 59 It came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

KJV:   60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

KJVu: 60 Then his mother answered and said, "No; but he shall be called John. "

KJV:   60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

KJVu: 60 Then his mother answered and said, "No; but he shall be called John. "

KJV:   61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

KJVu: 61 But they said to her, "There is none among your relatives who is called by this name. "

Notes: "Kindred" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4772 with a Strong’s definition of "kindred. -|- From suggenes; relationship, i.e. (concretely) relatives — kindred."

KJV:   62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

KJVu: 62 So they made signs to his father, as to what he should be called.

KJV:   63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

KJVu: 63 And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, "His name is John. " And they were all amazed.

KJV:   64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

KJVu: 64 Then his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

KJV:   65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them : and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

KJVu: 65 Fear came on all who dwelt around them ; and all these sayings were discussed throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

Notes: "Noised Abroad" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1255 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "to discuss -|- From dia and laleo; to talk throughout a company, i.e. Converse or (genitive case) publish — commune, noise abroad."

KJV:   66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

KJVu: 66 All they who heard them placed them in their hearts, saying, "What manner of child shall this be! " And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Notes: "Laid Up" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5087 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "to place -|- A prolonged form of a primary theo (theh'-o) (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses) to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from histemi, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while keimai is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate) — + advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down. ."

KJV:   67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

KJVu: 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

KJV:   68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

KJVu: 68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel , for he has visited and redeemed his people,

KJV:   69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David ;

KJVu: 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David ,

KJV:   70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began :

KJVu: 70 As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began ,

KJV:   71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

KJVu: 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

KJV:   72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant ;

KJVu: 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant ,

KJV:   73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

KJVu: 73 the oath which he swore to our father Abraham,

KJV:   74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

KJVu: 74 that he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

KJV:   75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

KJVu: 75 in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

KJV:   76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways ;

KJVu: 76 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest ; for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways ,

KJV:   77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

KJVu: 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,

KJV:   78 Through the tender mercy of our God ; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

KJVu: 78 through the tender mercy of our God , whereby the dawn from on high has visited us,

Notes: "Dayspring" highlighted in the KJVD verse is Strong’s G395 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "dayspring, east, dawn. -|- From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural) — dayspring, east, rising."

KJV:   79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

KJVu: 79 to give light to them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. "

KJV:   80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

KJVu: 80 And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts until the day of his appearance to Israel.

Notes: "Shewing" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G323 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "installation, public appearance -|- From anadeiknumi; (the act of) exhibition — shewing."